Monday, April 11, 2011

Drunken Lime Cream Pie

1 premade graham cracker crust ($.69)
1 can sweetened condensced milk ($1.19)
1/2 C. lime juice ($.75)
1 T. lime zest ($.15)
3 eggs, separated ($.30)
1/2 tsp. rum extract ($.15)
1/3 C. sweetend flaked coconut ($.20)
6 oz. whipped topping ($.25 after coupons)

Preheat oven to 350.

Separate eggs and whisk egg whites over medium-high speed until frothy.

In a separate bowl, combine egg yolks with sweetened condensced milk. Stir in lime juice, lime zest, and coconut extract. Fold in sweetened flaked coconut.

Gently fold egg yolk mixture into egg whites until just combined. Pour into premade crust and bake for 12-17 minutes, or until top is firm and center jiggles slightly.

Cool on counter for 10-15 minutes.

Refrigerate 2 hours, top with whipped topping and additional lime zest or coconut, if desired.

Yields = 10 servings
Cost: $3.68
COst per serving: $.39

1 comment:

  1. Ooh, looks like a new twist on a key lime pie. Cannot wait to give it a try.

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